Fri 7/15/11 9:06 AM

Scott Baker (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Friday. Assuming it goes off without a hitch, he'll be cleared to start on Monday against the Indians. Baker hasn't pitched since July 5 after leaving that start with a mild flexor muscle strain in his pitching elbow. Anthony Swarzak will get the ball Monday if Baker isn't cleared, but the Twins are expecting him to be fine.